Required Readings

Required Readings to inform projects and discussions: (Posted to wikispace)

• From Massachusetts DESE:
  Access to Learning: Assistive Technology and Accessible Instructional Materials (2012) PDF available through: http://www.doe.mass.edu/odl/assistive/
• Oman-Reagan, Michael (2015) Blog Post: https://brightreads.com/your-nostalgia-isn-t-helping-me-learn-141bd0939153
• Sheninger, Eric (2015) Leading Future Ready Schools. International Center for Leadership in Education. http://www.leadered.com/FutureReadySchools.pdf
• CAST, UDL Guidelines 2.0https://sites.google.com/site/udlguidelinesexamples/home
• Nelson, L.L. & Basham, J.D. (2014). A blueprint for UDL: Considering the design of implementation. Lawrence, KS:UDL-IRN. Retrieved from http://udl-irn.org
• Chapter 3: The Variability of Learnersin Universal Design for Learning: Theory and PracticeBy Anne Meyer, David H. Rose, and David Gordon
• Novak, Katie, Blog Post: http://katienovakudl.com/becoming-an-expert-learner-wait-what/
• Zabala, J. The SETT Framework Scaffolds (2005) available through: http://www.joyzabala.com/Documents.html
• Erickson, Karen. Literacy, Assistive Technology and Students with Significant Disabilities (Erickson, et al)
• International Society for Technology in Education Standards for Educators and Students
• 5 Things Every Educator Should Know About Digital Equity

• Meyer, A., Rose, D., Gordon, D. (2014) Universal Design for Learning: Theory and Practice. CAST www.cast.org Available online for FREE: http://udltheorypractice.cast.org/login or purchase print fromwww.amazon.com
• Bugaj, C, Norton-Darr, S. (2010) The Practical (and fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools. Eugene, OR: ISTE.
• PAR -Protocol for Accommodations in Reading. Download here:http://donjohnston.com/par/#.VBobemRdUQ8
• Rose, D (2014) The Future is in the Margins – 2 CAST, Wakefield
• Henderson, Bill (2004) Struggling Decoders: Reading Fluently and Making Meaning of Text. O’Hearn Elementary School. Boston.
• Friedlander, B. & Marotta, M. (2015) Chromebooks in the Classroom: Changing the Landscape of Education , NPR, Inc.
• Karger, J. (2004). The right of students with disabilities who need accessible instructional materials to receive these materials in a timely manner: A brief for families and educators. Wakefield, MA: National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials. (Links updated 2012). Retrieved from http://aem.cast.org/about/publications/2004/right-to-aim-brief.html
• Novak, K. (2016) UDL Now! A Teacher’s Guide to Applying Universal Design for Learning in the Classrooms. Wakefield, MA: CAST Professional Publishing. (PROVIDED TO EACH PARTICIPANT)
• Zabala, J. et al QIAT Indicators Quality Indicators of Assistive Technology (QIAT) Matrices at www.qiat.org
• M. Pugliese, B. Heiman, J. Castellani, M. Ault, M. Bausch, M., & C. Warger (Eds.), Integrating Technology Into Instruction: What’s Working in Inclusive Classrooms. Reston, VA: Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, 2011.
• Warger. C. (editor). (2006) Technology and Media for Accessing the Curriculum - Instructional Supports for Students with Disabilities. TAM Division of the Council for Exceptional Children. Reston, VA.
• Edyburn, D (2007) Technology Enhanced Reading Performance. Reading Research Quarterly.
• Hitchcock, et all (2002) Access, Participation and Progress in the General Curriculum. US DOE, OSEP.
• Hecker, L. Urguhart-Engstrom, E. Chapter 21: Assistive Technology and Individuals with Dyslexia Course Companion Web Site for Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills, Second Edition